Rancho Murieta, California facts for kids
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Rancho Murieta
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Location in Sacramento County and the state of California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | Sacramento |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.068 sq mi (31.26 km2) |
| • Land | 11.887 sq mi (30.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.181 sq mi (0.47 km2) 1.50% |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,903 |
| • Density | 489.14/sq mi (188.860/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
95683
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| Area code(s) | 916, 279 |
| FIPS code | 06-59506 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1820537 |
Rancho Murieta is a special community in Sacramento County, California. It is known as a "guard-gated community," meaning it has controlled entrances for safety. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area defined by the government for counting people. Rancho Murieta is part of the larger Sacramento metropolitan area. It is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. This community is about 25 miles (40 km) east of the city of Sacramento.
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Exploring Rancho Murieta's Location
Rancho Murieta covers an area of about 12.1 square miles (31.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The main road that helps people get around is California State Highway 16. This highway connects Rancho Murieta to the Sacramento area in the west. To the east, it leads to Amador County. This area is famous for its Shenandoah wine regions.
Who Lives in Rancho Murieta?
The number of people living in Rancho Murieta has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 4,193 residents. By 2010, the population had increased to 5,488 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed 5,903 people living there.
Population Details from 2010
In 2010, the 2010 United States Census collected information about the people in Rancho Murieta.
- Most residents, about 88.8%, were identified as White.
- About 2.4% were African American.
- Around 2.9% were Asian.
- A small number were Native American or Pacific Islander.
- About 7.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Rancho Murieta in 2010 was about 50.8 years old. This means many adults and older adults live in the community. About 20.7% of the population was under 18 years old.
Homes and Families in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,301 homes in Rancho Murieta. Most of these homes, about 89.1%, were owned by the people living in them. The rest were rented. The average number of people living in one home was about 2.39. Many homes were families, with an average family size of 2.72 people.
See also
In Spanish: Rancho Murieta para niños
